Seymour and Shopfront Arts Co Op present
Story in Action: Drama Workshops for Stages 2 and 3
Seymour is proud to partner with Shopfront Arts Co-op to offer free, immersive drama workshops for local schools.
These bespoke, hands-on sessions bring classroom texts to life. Led by expert Shopfront Teaching Artists, teachers can choose the focus of each workshop to support what their students are already studying while aligning with key areas of the NSW Drama curriculum.
WORKSHOP 1
Making, Performing and Appreciating for Stages 2 and 3
Aligned with the NSW Drama curriculum, these workshops introduce students to the foundations of drama. Students explore character, voice and movement while developing the language and skills to discuss how drama communicates ideas and meaning. They'll find the confidence, creativity and joy that comes from making and sharing stories together.
WORKSHOP 2
Story In Action: Literacy Through Drama for Stages 2 and 3
Designed around a teacher’s nominated text, these workshops bring it to life and deepen students’ understanding through performance, discussion and creative inquiry. Students explore character, themes and dramatic meaning while developing skills in imagination, communication, confidence, empathy and teamwork.
More than just drama, these workshops are an opportunity for students to connect, build confidence, and experience the joy of theatre and storytelling.
Image credit: Josh Morris
For over 50 years, Seymour Centre has been a leading hub for arts, culture, and education in Sydney. Located at the University of Sydney, Seymour is dedicated to connecting young people with the performing arts through dynamic education programs, school workshops, and curriculum-linked experiences. Seymour's programs are designed to enrich learning, inspire creativity and provide meaningful engagement with contemporary performance and artists.
Shopfront Arts Co-op is Australia’s only youth arts co-operative and one of the nation’s leading youth arts organisations. For 50 years, Shopfront has placed Young People aged 8–26 at the centre of creative leadership, where they are collaborators who help shape the organisation itself. Through ambitious, project-based work across film, theatre, music, technical production and visual arts, they gain real-world experience, develop creative careers and contribute to the future of the arts. If you like working with other people, if your imagination runs wild...even if you've been told your ideas are too much...Shopfront is for you.
Tickets
This is a free event.
Curriculum links
Suitable for students in years 3 – 6
Stage 2 Creative Arts
Stage 3 Creative Arts
Workshop Information
Each workshop is 60 minutes long and led by experienced Teaching Artists. Please advise students are to wear comfortable clothes that they can move in e.g. sports uniforms.
Your visit
Find out how to get here, where to eat and when to arrive.
Find out about our COVID-Safe measures.
Risk assessment
Find our 2026 risk assessment information here.
Contact us
Please email education@seymour.sydney.edu.au with any questions.
Suitable for students in years 3 – 6
Stage 2 Creative Arts
Stage 3 Creative Arts
Sound Lounge
| Tue 18 Aug | 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm |
|---|
Each session has a total capacity of 30 students plus two teachers. Two workshops will run in each timeslot.
Approximately 60 minutes with no interval. No lockouts apply.
This is a free event that requires registration. Please talk to our Education team at education@seymour.sydney.edu.au for more information.
Recommended for ages 8+. Filming and photography strictly prohibited.
Permission will be required to document the session prior to arrival at the venue. Teachers will be asked to complete a short evaluation immediately after each session.
If you have access needs, please contact our Box Office staff at 02 7255 1561.
The only authorised ticket seller for this event is Seymour Centre. If you purchase from an unauthorised seller, you risk that your tickets may be fake or invalid.
Suitable for students in years 3 – 6
Stage 2 Creative Arts
Stage 3 Creative Arts
Sound Lounge
| Tue 18 Aug | 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm |
|---|
Each session has a total capacity of 30 students plus two teachers. Two workshops will run in each timeslot.
Approximately 60 minutes with no interval. No lockouts apply.
This is a free event that requires registration. Please talk to our Education team at education@seymour.sydney.edu.au for more information.
Recommended for ages 8+. Filming and photography strictly prohibited.
Permission will be required to document the session prior to arrival at the venue. Teachers will be asked to complete a short evaluation immediately after each session.
If you have access needs, please contact our Box Office staff at 02 7255 1561.
The only authorised ticket seller for this event is Seymour Centre. If you purchase from an unauthorised seller, you risk that your tickets may be fake or invalid.
For over 50 years, Seymour Centre has been a leading hub for arts, culture, and education in Sydney. Located at the University of Sydney, Seymour is dedicated to connecting young people with the performing arts through dynamic education programs, school workshops, and curriculum-linked experiences. Seymour's programs are designed to enrich learning, inspire creativity and provide meaningful engagement with contemporary performance and artists.
Shopfront Arts Co-op is Australia’s only youth arts co-operative and one of the nation’s leading youth arts organisations. For 50 years, Shopfront has placed Young People aged 8–26 at the centre of creative leadership, where they are collaborators who help shape the organisation itself. Through ambitious, project-based work across film, theatre, music, technical production and visual arts, they gain real-world experience, develop creative careers and contribute to the future of the arts. If you like working with other people, if your imagination runs wild...even if you've been told your ideas are too much...Shopfront is for you.
Tickets
This is a free event.
Curriculum links
Suitable for students in years 3 – 6
Stage 2 Creative Arts
Stage 3 Creative Arts
Workshop Information
Each workshop is 60 minutes long and led by experienced Teaching Artists. Please advise students are to wear comfortable clothes that they can move in e.g. sports uniforms.
Your visit
Find out how to get here, where to eat and when to arrive.
Find out about our COVID-Safe measures.
Risk assessment
Find our 2026 risk assessment information here.
Contact us
Please email education@seymour.sydney.edu.au with any questions.